Auburn tops the list for 4 USA Today readers’ choice awards
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When USA Today asked its audience to vote for the best experiences across college sports, Auburn fans unsurprisingly showed up to support their university.
Auburn topped the list for four different awards including:
- Best College for Sports Fans
- Best College Football Stadium
- Best Mascot
- Best College Tradition
The university also made the top 10 list for walkout traditions and marching band.
Keep reading to see why USA Today nominated Auburn + what helped the university stand out to the voters.
Auburn stands out on USA Today’s 10Best lists
Here is what USA Today had to say about each category:
Best College for Sports Fans
“Whether it’s on the football field, the baseball diamond, the basketball courts, track, or even the golf course, Auburn is a sports mecca. Hall of Fame alumni add to the overall prestige, and the SEC rivalries elevate the present-day sports landscape, all from some of the best facilities in the U.S.”
Best College Football Stadium
“Jordan-Hare Stadium sets the stage for Auburn football, with the 88,000-plus in attendance making the venue an electric atmosphere on game days.”
Best Mascot
“Aubie the Tiger is Auburn University’s official goodwill ambassador and the living spirit of Auburn. An 11-time UCA National Champion, including the 2024 title, Aubie has won more mascot national championships than any other collegiate mascot in the nation. In 2006, he became one of the first three collegiate mascots inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Each year, Aubie makes more than 1,000 appearances on campus and across the country, bringing smiles to fans of all ages. Aubie the Tiger is often imitated but never duplicated.”
Best College Tradition
“TP is the star of the show in Auburn, where the mischievous move is actually a celebrated effort en masse. After significant athletic victories, the oak trees and power lines at the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue in downtown get cloaked in toilet paper. Originally, ticker tape was the preferred confetti, but TP eventually became the go-to for the celebratory tradition, which ramped up after the 1972 Iron Bowl. And yes, the university has the cleanup costs included in its budget.”
